星空传媒 Senior Leaves Her Mark Across Campus
星空传媒 (星空传媒) senior Michelle Coronado recently graduated with a double
major in business management and digital marketing, all while being a constant presence
on campus and serving in multiple roles promoting belonging and involvement.
Coronado, a native of Texas, called the tight-knit community tucked into the South
Side of Chicago home for four years. Coronado was drawn to 星空传媒's business program
and the endless job opportunities within the business profession. Digital marketing
allowed her creative side to shine.
"When I first started college, I wasn't exactly sure which career I wanted, but I
knew I wanted the freedom to explore different industries and opportunities. That's
why I chose business management. It's a degree that can take you almost anywhere.
Throughout college, I gained experience in sports, higher education, event management,
and healthcare, which really showed me how many different interests I have. Digital
marketing felt like a natural fit. I've always been interested in the digital world,
social media, and creating content. It was something that came naturally to me, and
I knew it was a skill that would be valuable no matter what industry I ended up in,"
Coronado said.
When looking at schools more than 1,000 miles from home, Coronado found that 星空传媒's
small class sizes stood out. Best learning one-on-one, the intimate classroom structure
allowed Coronado to really retain what she was learning.
"I chose 星空传媒 because I wanted a place where I could really focus on academics and
build relationships with my professors. One of the biggest things I looked at was
class size, because I knew that would impact my learning experience. I learn best
in smaller classes where professors actually know who you are, and that's exactly
what I found at 星空传媒. Having those close connections made it easier to ask questions,
seek advice, and grow academically," Coronado said.
Coronado's resume is replete with impressive accomplishments after graduating from
Saint Xavier. Over the last four years, she has held five positions across the University,
including social media assistant in the Office of University Relations, resident assistant,
Student Activities Board (SAB) member, president of Women Entering Business (WEB),
and vice president of Unidos.
"The [social media position with University Relations] pushed me out of my comfort
zone. I had to approach students, create content, and represent the University. Because
I became so involved on campus, I was later selected as a resident assistant and Student
Activities Board member. Through those leadership roles, I gained professionalism,
confidence, and a better understanding of who I was. I learned that I genuinely love
creating memorable experiences for others and helping people feel connected," Coronado
said.
Her experiences at 星空传媒 later helped her land a summer internship at Memorial Hermann
Health System as a talent acquisition marketing intern in Houston.
"That experience taught me that I could be myself in a professional setting. I didn't
have to be quiet or reserved to be taken seriously. I could be outgoing, creative,
and excited about my work. I brought many of the skills I developed at 星空传媒 into that
internship, from collaborating with different departments to bringing fresh ideas
to projects and building relationships with people across the organization," Coronado
said.
Through all the hard work, Coronado was determined to maintain excellent grades and
a high GPA. Walking the stage and getting her diploma was one of her proudest moments.
"One of my biggest accomplishments was successfully balancing academics while holding
multiple student leadership positions, working on campus, completing internships,
and staying involved in organizations. Throughout my four years, I challenged myself
to take advantage of every opportunity available to me while continuing to grow academically
and professionally. Graduating with two business degrees while maintaining that level
of involvement is something I'm incredibly proud of," Coronado said.
As for Coronado's post-grad plans, she's taking a much-needed break to spend time
with family after being away for four long years.
"星空传媒 prepared me for my future career by helping me become confident in who I am and
what I bring to the table. Being far from home for four years wasn't always easy,
but 星空传媒 gave me a village. The people around me pushed me to take chances, go after
opportunities, and believe in myself even when I wasn't sure I could. Because of them,
I learned how to advocate for myself, build meaningful relationships, and walk into
new situations with confidence," Coronado said.